The recommended age to start screening for colorectal cancer was lowered in 2021 from 50 to 45 for people of average risk.

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Colon cancer is rising in young people. Finally, scientists have a clue about why. As scientists question the rise in early colon cancer cases, a new study is offering some potential answers.

Colorectal cancer may be treated with a laparoscopic abdominoperineal resection, an operation in which the anus, rectum, and sigmoid colon are removed and a colostomy performed. Learn more from WebMD.

New Jersey mom of six Elaine Griffin recalls the four main symptoms that led to her being diagnosed with Stage 2b colon cancer last year.

Early colon cancer symptoms, like bloating and abdominal pain, can mimic symptoms of celiac disease, IBS, and gluten allergies.

Woman who had agonizing stomach pain and a bloated belly had a twisted colon, or sigmoid volvulus. Doctors had to untwist it and remove part of her colon.